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drug use for depression?

but i've heard weed can make you really paranoid even when you've stopped using it, like ages after... and it can cause dementia or or alzheimers... not sure though 100% so i'd google it.... get a reliable-ish site or read a few different sites to get a clear picture on the info..

I self-medicate because there's so much misinformation and fear about weed that I don't trust doctors to have an unbiased medical opinion. But Bluenation is right that it's dangerous for some. We can't be objective about ourselves and do the best evaluation.

I've been puffing for 16 years and what I've found is that if you do smoke your risking a mood switch. But if you find yourself happy some random night. Write down everything you think/feel. Herb can open doors for you but doors can close. For me, it helps, for many others I know, it sets them back. Please throw it by a Doc before smoking anymore.Certain meds/heads dont agree with it. Write me after you talk to Doc, I can help you.

I would not recommend treating your depression with illegal drug use. As far as weed goes,I have a friend who used it,for his depression and anxiety, daily, for 2 years---he wound up,ultimately,even more depressed,and so paranoid that he needed to be hospitalized. He says that,initially, the pot made him feel less sad and anxious,but as it wore off, the depression would get even worse--so he was soon on it almost all the time...Now he is on an antidepressant and an anti anxiety med(Ativan) as well as a med called Seroquel. Long term, these drugs are far more helpful to him than the marijuana ever was,he says.
I have self medicated my own refractory depression for years with alcohol---TERRIBLE idea!Alcohol IS a depressant, so it only helped me dig a deeper grave for myself, faster.Since you may be unhappy with your current treatment, you might want to ask your doctor about other antidepressants you could try, or see another doctor, if your current one is out of ideas. Good luck to you,and don't give up hope on psychiatric medications for depression--I have heard(and lived through)only grim stories about weed/alcohol used instead.

I've been self medicating for years. I went from a straight A student in high school to living on the streets, when I wasn't in jail, within a few years. It's not worth it, it will only make the problem worse in the long run. Of course it might be different for some people, but I would strongly recommend against it. Go see a doctor, it will save you a lot of grief in the long run.

well,i'll be honest....it does depend on the person like scrooched says..i havn't had it in a while,but when i use it,it calms me down better than any medication i have ever had with no long term effects. once it wears off,thats it. no side effects,no puking,no hangover.(but thats just me)
on medication i have very morbid thoughts and often think of death and dying and thoughts of me being hit by a car head on and crazy stuff like that, i hate it.but whenever i smoked a bit of mj i felt fine. i guess i'm not sure how people can become addicted though. i have some from last year that i still havn't smoked.i guess i just don't care. i could never have it again and be fine with that.to each his own i guess. don't go off of what i'm telling you though.i'm just saying its different for everybody,just like alcohol,just like food,just like medications. :) good luck!

MW you said on another thread that taking drugs make you worse, and that is supposedly why you aren't on meds for your depression.

So why in heck would you even consider taking weed to elevate your mood?

Personally, I would recommend stabilizing your mood only with meds being monitored by a psychiatrist. Given that you continue to frequently post suicidal ideations on ds, I don't see how not taking any meds for depression is helping you.

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